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Scientist and storyteller: A student’s mission to promote public health through children's books

Originally from a small town south of Atlanta, second-year ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Public Health (COPH) doctoral student Alyssa Hughes Durfey has traveled the US in pursuit of her education and career for the last 11 years.

October 14, 2024Student Life

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COPH researchers study storm risk perceptions and COVID transmission

Floridians know from experience the trials of evacuating from a life-threatening storm, as witnessed recently when hurricane Helene ravaged the west coast and made landfall in the Panhandle.

October 14, 2024Research & Innovation

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¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵcommunity mobilizes for Hurricane Helene recovery

In the wake of the hurricane, the ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ continues to demonstrate a powerful commitment to community – mobilizing students, faculty and staff across Tampa Bay. While there’s much work to be done, many of these efforts began before the historic storm surge devastated parts of the region.

October 14, 2024College News

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University

U.S. News ranks ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵa top 50 public university, best value among all Florida universities

Over the past decade, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵhas risen an impressive 39 spots among public universities from No. 84 to No. 45, and 65 spots among all universities, from No. 156 to No. 91.

October 14, 2024College News

Menopause onset before age 40 years appears to negate a longevity benefit women typically have over men, particularly among women who also undergo hormone therapy, researchers reported.

October 14, 2024Research & Innovation

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Florida Research Data Center network will offer ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers detailed access to federal data

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ joined the Florida Research Data Center network on Tuesday, October 1, enabling ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵresearchers to access detailed data gathered by the U.S. Census Bureau and 15 other federal agencies.

October 14, 2024Research & Innovation

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ: A Preeminent Research University

¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵupdate on Hurricane Milton

The ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵTampa and Sarasota-Manatee campuses will reopen on Monday, Oct. 14. The St. Petersburg campus will reopen on Tuesday, Oct. 15. All classes on Monday, Oct. 14 will be held asynchronously.

October 14, 2024College News

Your ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ College of Public Health colleagues are excited to see you at the American Public Health Association Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. We want to celebrate with all of you participating in the largest gathering of public health scholars and professionals in the country! Make plans now to connect with your alma mater and other public health colleagues.

October 13, 2024College News

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From Cuba to Tampa, this alumna's path always led to health care

Originally born in Pinar Del Rio, Cuba, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Public Health (COPH) alumna Alicia Gomez Fuego grew up in a small town outside of the city called San Luis on a small farm where large quantities of tobacco were planted and livestock raised.

October 3, 2024¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ & Development

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Twenty-seven faculty members recognized with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards

Twenty-seven ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵfaculty members were recognized on Tuesday, September 17 with Outstanding Research Achievement Awards. The COPH's Judith Rijnhart was recognized for her distinguished contributions to the field of epidemiology and expertise in mediation analysis to investigate causal mechanisms that underlie exposure and intervention effects of cognitive health outcomes in older adults.

September 23, 2024Awards & Honors

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COPH alumna empowers communities through public health

Originally from southeast Georgia, ¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵCollege of Public Health alumna Krys Johnson said she grew up in a severely under-resourced area.

September 23, 2024¹ú²ú¶ÌÊÓƵ & Development

Drs. Arlene Calvo, Ana Rivière Cinnamond, Yoran Grant-Greene, Jean Francois Aguilera and Beatriz Padilla after a panel discussion. (Photo by Violeta Villar Liste)

International symposium explores migration and health in the Americas

The COPH played a prominent role in the first-ever International Symposium on Migration and Health in the Americas, held Sept. 9-10 at the City of Knowledge in Panama. Led by Dr. Arlene Calvo, the event brought together experts from across the Americas to address the growing intersection of migration and public health, with Panama as a key focal point.

September 23, 2024College News

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